Background
Gephardt, Richard Andrew was born on January 31, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Louis Andrew and Loreen Estelle (Cassell) Gephardt.
Gephardt, Richard Andrew was born on January 31, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Louis Andrew and Loreen Estelle (Cassell) Gephardt.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1962; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1965.
Partner, Thompson & Mitchell, St. Louis, 1965-1976; alderman 14th ward, City of St. Louis, 1971-1976; member, 96th-105th Congresses from 3d Missouri district, since 1979; Democratic leader, member house democratic policy committee minority leader.
Democratic committeeman 14th ward, St. Louis, 1968-1971. President Children's Hematology Research Association, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1973-1976. Candidate for Democratic nomination for President of the United States, 1987-1988.
Member Missouri Bar Association, St. Louis Bar Association, American Legion, Young Lawyer's Society (chairman 1972-1973).
Married Jane Ann Byrnes, August 13, 1966. Children: Matthew, Christine, Katherine.